Ali Vaez Weighs U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Priorities in NPR Interview on 1 Memorandum

3 articles · Updated · NPR · Jun 21

Ali Vaez, director of the International Crisis Group’s Iran Project, said the viability of a U.S.-Iran peace deal hinges on the memorandum of understanding and the priorities set for follow-on talks.
NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe pressed Vaez on what would make such an agreement workable, focusing on the memorandum as a starting point rather than a final settlement.
The interview frames the next phase around which terms Washington and Tehran would prioritize in any future peace deal, underscoring that the current document is only an initial step.

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